Switzerland · BOAT TOURS IN BASEL
The good boat tours in Basel fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photograph.
Small-group day trip from Basel to Mount Pilatus by the dragon cable cart, then Lake Lucerne cruise, with 360 views and local guide.
“Boat tour of Lake Lucerne was the highlight. Views from the funicular were spectacular. The top of the mountain was in the clouds this day so unfortunately we did not get the views from the very top.”
Round-trip train from Basel, a small-group walk through Lucerne highlights, then a 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise, guided in English.
“Our guide Micheal was wonderful and very knowledgeable. He even spent extra time at the end showing us around Basal.”
Private small-group day trip from Basel to Lake Lucerne and Mount Pilatus with a Lake cruise, steep cogwheel ride, and Lucerne sightseeing.
“The guide we were assigned to was was sweet, but she was brand new on the job and she should have had a seasoned guide helping her to learn the ropes. Her english was a bit broken and at times hard to understand.”
Basel to Thun by train, Lake Thun cruise, St. Beatus Caves walk, plus optional Spiez cheese tasting on weekdays.
“This tour was perfect and beyond expectations from beginning to end! Our guide Julianna was a gem! She met us right on time, explained our day and anything else we wanted to know and got us on our way. Julianna guided us perfectly as we made our way to the trains an on into Thun! There was a mechanical issue with the train after a few stops and Julianna did not miss a beat and got us off and on to another train right next to us that got us to Thun. Once in Thun Julianna gave us a great tour and kept the pace easy as we were with…”
Basel to Lucerne in one smooth day, private walking tour plus a Lake Lucerne cruise, with train tickets and English guide included.
“Be prepared for an excess of religious indoctrination. We couldn’t even look out side the train to see the countryside. Not good.”
Small-group day trip from Basel to Lucerne with a guided Old Town walk and a 1-hour Lake Lucerne sightseeing cruise for $471.
“Michael was prompt, communicated prior to trip and possessed great knowledge of Lucerne. Highly recommend Michael!”
A smooth Basel-to-Zurich day trip with Old Town walking, a Lake Zurich boat cruise, and chocolate tasting at three local shops.
“This tour was very well organized and a great way to see Zurich in one day. The chocolate tasting was a highlight- delicious and fun! The city tour was informative, and the lake cruise was relaxing with beautiful views.”
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